- CDT NM 2025 Day 9, Tuesday, April 15
- Start Gila River Alternate GRA mile 14.6
- End GRA mile 36.6
- Miles walked: 22.0
The route descends 6 miles to the Gila River.
After finally finding the correct trail, my day is dozens of river crossings, as the Gila meanders back and forth between canyon walls. The route easy to follow with cairns and visible tread, but requires high effort ascending and descending to the river, and slogging through water.
The water comes up no higher than my knees, and the temperature is comfortable.
I camp near a small pool warmed by a hot spring.
Finished audiobook Second Variety, by Philip K Dick.